The origins of English-Speaking USA....

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The origins of English-Speaking USA....

Postby Fozzer » Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:52 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33680128

Jamestown, Virginia: 1607.

Fascinating stuff!

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Re: The origins of English-Speaking USA....

Postby Webb » Fri Jul 31, 2015 1:00 am

Sounds like Spanglish is older than New World English.

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Re: The origins of English-Speaking USA....

Postby Flying Trucker » Sat Aug 01, 2015 7:58 am

Interesting read Paul... ;)
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Re: The origins of English-Speaking USA....

Postby Fozzer » Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:27 am

Flying Trucker wrote:Interesting read Paul... ;)


What always confuses me is...

Canadians speak American English.

New Zealanders speak Australian English.

Me?...I speak Cockney English...including a load of old rubbish!... :lol: ....!

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